Shad vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,928
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Nahir Thelonious Emori Killiam

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Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Hunner Izen

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Popularity Comparison

Shad Rank #5,928

Mav Rank #6,325

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shad or Mav more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Shad and Mav mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Shad and Mav boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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